Wine and Beverage Reviews

All Cam's wine and beverage reviews use the 100-point scale:

Outstanding 95 - 100 PointsA great wine. Cellar worthy. Impeccably made. — Outstanding 95 - 100 Points
A great wine
Cellar worthy
Impeccably made

Very Good to ExcellentA wine with concentration, texture, character and quality — Very Good to Excellent
A wine with concentration, texture, character and quality

PremiumA wine with special qualities — Premium
A wine with special qualities

RecommendedA wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and will not disappoint — Recommended
A wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and should not disappoint

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Posts tagged Mt Difficulty

Mt Difficulty Ghost Town Chardonnay 2020, Lowburn Valley, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty Ghost Town Chardonnay 2020, Lowburn Valley, Central Otago

There’s no mistaking the bold creamy peach, cashew nut-butter and vanilla scents, a developing bouquet offering aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits, vanilla-cream and smoky wood adds complexity…..

2020, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 11, 2023Mt Difficulty, Ghost Town, Chardonnay, Lowburn Valley, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Lighthouse Batch Distilled Gin Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir Barrel Aged 45% abv

Lighthouse Batch Distilled Gin Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir Barrel Aged 45% abv

Distinctive, pure and powerful bouquet. Aromas of juniper, peach and nut, there’s a delicate floral note adding some breadth….

Gin, SpiritsCameron DouglasDecember 23, 2022Lighthouse Gin, Mt Difficulty, Gin

Mt Difficulty 'Long Gully' Chenin Blanc 2021, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty 'Long Gully' Chenin Blanc 2021, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of green melon and apple, there’s a lees and ginger like quality with fermented white flowers….

2021, Chenin BlancCameron DouglasDecember 20, 2022Mt Difficulty, Chenin Blanc, 2021, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty 'Ghost Town' Syrah 2019, Bendigo, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty 'Ghost Town' Syrah 2019, Bendigo, Central Otago

Aromas and flavours of black currants and toasty barrel, there’s scents of dark cherry and dried herbs, some old raspberry jam and stony earth qualities….

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasDecember 17, 2022Mt Difficulty, Syrah, 2019, Bendigo, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Chenin Blanc 2021, Long Gully, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Chenin Blanc 2021, Long Gully, Central Otago

Aromas of white flower and apples, fresh citrus flesh with a core mineral stone and lees spice….

2021, Chenin BlancCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2022Mt Difficulty, Chenin Blanc, Long Gully, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 2021

Mt Difficulty Medium Riesling 2018, Centrral Otago

Mt Difficulty Medium Riesling 2018, Centrral Otago

Aromas of lemon and lime flower, fresh green apple, a touh of green tea and a white clay mineal quality….

2018, RieslingCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2022Mt Difficulty, riesling, 2018, Central Otago

Mt Difficulty Ghost Town Syrah 2019, Bendigo, Central Otago THE SHOUT

Mt Difficulty Ghost Town Syrah 2019, Bendigo, Central Otago THE SHOUT

Aromas of aged meats and toasty barrel spices, dark berries and preserved black currants, clove and a stony dried clay earthy qualities….

2019, SyrahCameron DouglasJune 6, 2022Mt Difficulty, Ghost Town, Syrah, Bendigo, Central Otago

Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2019, by Mt Difficulty, Central Otago

Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2019, by Mt Difficulty, Central Otago

Aromas of roasted stone fruits and some butterscotch, baked apple and vanilla cream. Fresh, youthful and familiar….

ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 22, 2021Roaring Meg, Premium, Central Otago, Mt Difficulty, 91 Points

Mt. Difficulty Ghost Town Chardonnay 2019, Lowburn Valley, Central Otago

Mt. Difficulty Ghost Town Chardonnay 2019, Lowburn Valley, Central Otago

Quite a complex bouquet with core aromas of clay and stone then lightly toasted stone fruits of peach…

ChardonnayCameron DouglasSeptember 22, 2021Mt Difficulty, 94 Points, Excellent, Central Otago

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, by Mt Difficulty, Central Otago

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, by Mt Difficulty, Central Otago

Strawberries and red cherries, roses and moments of tart raspberry frame the bouquet….

RoséCameron DouglasSeptember 20, 202190 Points, Premium, Central Otago, Mt Difficulty